Colterenzio
Chardonnay Altkirch 2025
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Chardonnay |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Maturation/ageing for a few months on the fine lees. |
- Identity: Alto Adige DOC white wine, 100% Chardonnay, 2025 vintage
- Nose: Notes of citrus fruit, alpine herbs, pineapple and mango with a delicate hint of vanilla
- Tasting notes: Freshness, balance and minerality, with a persistent and light finish
- Vinification: Fermentation in stainless steel at 18°C and large casks; ageing on fine lees
- Useful facts: 13% ABV, screw cap; drink within 2-3 years, serving temperature 10-12°C
Description
What type of wine it is
Chardonnay Altkirch by Colterenzio is a still white wine that elegantly expresses the character of the Alpine territory. Belonging to the Alto Adige Denominazione di Origine Controllata, it presents a bright straw-yellow colour enriched by greenish reflections. The aromatic profile weaves together notes of citrus and aromatic herbs with exotic hints of pineapple and mango, with light vanilla nuances on the finish. On the palate, it offers a harmonious and balanced sip, supported by a marked freshness and mineral veins that define its lean and inviting structure, the result of fermentation in stainless steel and large wooden barrels and maturation on the fine lees.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from vineyards located in the Cornaiano area, where Chardonnay has found an ideal habitat and has been cultivated for over a century. The vines grow on deep, sandy soils with gravelly deposits, determining factors in giving the wine its typical taste tension and minerality. This project stems from the commitment of the Colterenzio winegrowers, united to independently enhance the authentic South Tyrolean winemaking identity.
How it is produced
The winemaking process involves temperature-controlled fermentation conducted mainly in stainless steel to preserve the purity of the varietal aromas. A small portion of the must instead ferments in large wooden barrels, a choice that enriches the texture of the wine without overpowering the fragrance of the fruit. Subsequently, maturation on the fine lees continues for several months, giving a pleasant roundness that integrates harmoniously with the lively underlying acidity.
History and interesting facts
The Chardonnay Vecchia Chiesa embodies the essence of the Colterenzio winery, established in Cornaiano in 1960 from the desire of twenty-six winegrowers to promote the South Tyrolean territory. This label celebrates a historic vineyard and the evolution of a variety cultivated in the region for over a century, whose vines thrive on deep, sandy soils. Under the guidance of oenologist Martin Lemayr, the cooperative winery today boasts over three hundred members and celebrates the authentic vocation of the land.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1960
- Oenologist: Martin Lemayr
- Bottles produced: 1.900.000
- Hectares: 300
It was in the 1980s, South Tyrol was primarily a red-wine region, and the quality was run-of-the-mill. Raifer, a winegrower himself, recognised the potential of South Tyrol as an outstanding winegrowing region: The terroir was cheap, sufficient vineyard area was available and the winegrowers were hard-working and skilled. His first step in his vineyard, "Lafóa", a sunny mountain slope behind the Colterenzio cellar, was to replace the Vernatsch vines with Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, and, later, Sauvignon Blanc. He also brought in new quality standards: Lower yield for higher-quality grapes and higher-quality wines. It was on this pilot vineyard slope that, with both Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon, the new quality standard measures were introduced.
This quality philosophy extended its reach to all members of the cooperative: new grape varietals were experimented with, and quality groups created. Today, the members and workers at the cellar are committed to working in line with this model throughout the entire winegrowing area, the cellars and for all wines.
The 300 partner winegrowers of the Colterenzio winery are the backbone of the company. They work year-round on their wine hills with their families in order to supply us with top-quality wine grapes in autumn. Read more
| Name | Colterenzio Chardonnay Altkirch 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Colterenzio |
| Story | History and interesting facts The Chardonnay Vecchia Chiesa embodies the essence of the Colterenzio winery, established in Cornaiano in 1960 from the desire of twenty-six winegrowers to promote the South Tyrolean territory. This label celebrates a historic vineyard and the evolution of a variety cultivated in the region for over a century, whose vines thrive on deep, sandy soils. Under the guidance of oenologist Martin Lemayr, the cooperative winery today boasts over three hundred members and celebrates the authentic vocation of the land. |
| Origin | Cornaiano (Bolzano), South Tyrol, Italy |
| Soil composition | Deep sandy soils with gravelly deposits |
| Cultivation system | Screw cap |
| Yield per hectare | 70-85 hectolitres per hectare |
| Fermentation temperature | 18 degrees Celsius |
| Production technique | Must fermentation at a controlled temperature (18 °C) in stainless steel, with a small portion in large wooden barrels; ageing for several months on the fine lees. |
| Wine making | Fermentation of the must at a controlled temperature (18 °C) mainly in stainless steel tanks, with a small portion in large wooden casks; maturation for several months on the fine lees. |
| Aging | Maturation/ageing for a few months on the fine lees. |
| Total acidity | 6.2 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 2.8 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |